Greek Grilled Chicken With Orzo Salad Recipe

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For the Chicken:.
Combine the garlic, lemon zest and juice, olive oil, oregano, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add chicken thighs and marinate in the refrigerator at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
While the chicken is marinating prepare the orzo salad (see below).
When ready to cook, remove the chicken from the marinade and grill over medium-high heat for 3-5 minutes per side.
For the Orzo Salad:.
Combine the tomatoes, scallions, feta cheese, oregano, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a small bowl.
Cook the orzo pasta according to package directions. Drain the orzo and toss it with 3/4 of the tomato mixture.
To Serve.
Mound the orzo salad on a serving platter, top with the hot grilled chicken and spoon the reserved tomato mixture on top.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	314.7 Kcal (1318 kJ)
Calories from fat	265.24 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	29.47g	45%
Cholesterol	20.34mg	7%
Sodium	406.87mg	17%
Potassium	208.64mg	4%
Total Carbs	9.48g	3%
Sugars	3.43g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.78g	7%
Protein	4.78g	10%
Vitamin C	13.7mg	23%
Iron	0.9mg	5%
Calcium	146.6mg	15%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	213.99 Kcal (896 kJ)
Calories from fat	180.35 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.04g	45%
Cholesterol	13.83mg	7%
Sodium	276.65mg	17%
Potassium	141.87mg	4%
Total Carbs	6.45g	3%
Sugars	2.33g	14%
Dietary Fiber	1.21g	7%
Protein	3.25g	10%
Vitamin C	9.3mg	23%
Iron	0.6mg	5%
Calcium	99.7mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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